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Energy Management

In 1991, the District was faced with some realistic financial challenges.  In order to utilize maximum expenditures towards educational programs, the District embarked on an energy management program that could recoup utility dollars for use in educational programs.

With this in mind, the District procured bids for the installation of a computerized energy management system.  With an investment of nearly two million dollars for this system, the District's return on this investment was approximately four years.  Today, the department boasts one of the most respected energy management programs in the State of Texas.  All facilities are digitally controlled through the District's central monitoring station, with savings being calculated at over one million dollars annually.  Coupled with this savings is the ability to trouble-shoot maintenance problems pertaining to mechanical systems.  By using this feature, the department can verify situational problems prior to technicians being dispatched, resulting in greater efficiency within the department. 

Through this computer system, the District also utilizes security monitoring capabilities, lighting and irrigation control, and after hour facility rental information.  Security personnel monitor the energy management system after hours.

Energy Management Personnel

Jim Scrivner, Energy Manager
Jacob Wilson, Emergency Response Technician
Mary Boudreaux, Energy Management System Specialist
(Open), Energy Management Technician

 

Jim Scrivner
Energy Manager

Jim Scrivner has been employed with the District since August 2002.  He began his career with Irving ISD as a Technology Education Teacher at Travis Middle School.  In July 2006 he was promoted to the position of Vice Principal at Sam Houston Middle School and in June 2008 moved into the position of Energy Manager.  Prior to his career in education, Jim spent twenty years in high-tech engineering, sales and management.  Jim received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University in 1982 and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas in December 2007.  His primary responsibilities include coordinating, managing and updating the Energy Management program for the District; monitoring and managing the energy usage for all District facilities; develop plans to reduce energy and utility consumption; and develop and deliver educational programs on energy awareness and conservation for students, faculty and the community.